How long does it take to travel from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly by train?

The average journey time between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly is 2 hours 25 minutes. The fastest journey time is 1 hour 46 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 16 trains per day travelling from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

Avg. Duration 2h 25m

Are there direct trains from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly?

Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly.

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What is the distance between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly?

The distance between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly is 74 miles.

Distance: 74 miles

What time is the first train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly?

The first train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly departs at 07:38.

What time is the last train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly?

The last train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly departs at 21:38.

First train 07:38

Last train 21:38

No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

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How to find cheap train tickets from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly

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